Written by Brian Michael Bendis
Art by Stuart Immonen; Wade Von Grawbadger; Dave McCaig; and RS & Comicraft’s Albert Deschesne
Cover Art by Stuart Immonen; Wade Von Grawberger; & Dave McCaig
SUMMARY:
Published for December 2009 by Marvel Comics, this standard-length issue is untitled. Stricken by a heart ailment, a critically-ill Luke Cage is arrested by Norman Osborn’s Dark Avengers. He and Night Nurse provide this sacrifice to help his fugitive teammates escape. Ms. Marvel confronts Osborn’s Iron Patriot high above New York City.
The retreating New Avengers (Spider-Man, Mockingbird, Ronin/Hawkeye, Spider-Woman, & Bucky Barnes’ Captain America) plays defense in the sewers against Osborn’s pursuing forces. The criminal Hood is incensed by recent developments. Already given parenting grief by her mother, Jessica Jones is distraught learning of Luke’s predicament. On a surgical table, Luke faces an unknown medical fate.
REVIEW:
Supported by strong visual support, writer Brian Michael Bendis delivers the storytelling dynamite. Nothing is telegraphed, as this issue’s twists all make sense. The only deception is how the cover image implies a showdown vs. the Hood, which doesn’t happen here. Otherwise, New Avengers # 58 is a stellar read.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
Many thanks to the first-page storyline recap to fans now jumping in. The last page pitches cover reveals for Thunderbolts # 137; Doctor Voodoo # 2; the Spider-Woman mini-series # 2; and New Avengers # 59. Another page hypes a Ms. Marvel/Spider-Man crossover in Ms. Marvel # 47. A 1985 “Bullpen Bulletins” column is reprinted.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 9 Stars
